Supreme Court Gives Green Light to Mountain Valley Pipeline Construction

The Supreme Court has granted an emergency request to lift lower court orders that froze construction of the Mountain Valley Pipeline, allowing the controversial project to proceed. The 300-mile-long pipeline, which would transport gas from West Virginia to Virginia, has faced legal challenges and environmental concerns. The project has been delayed due to court challenges and permits being repeatedly tossed by the 4th US Circuit Court of Appeals. Congress passed a law mandating the completion of the pipeline, stripping jurisdiction from courts to hear challenges, and President Biden signed it into law. Environmental groups argue that Congress exceeded its authority, and a hearing is scheduled for Thursday at the appeals court.